Excess humidity in the home can have serious consequences on your house. A comfortable indoor humidity level ranges from 40% to 55%. However, outdoor temperature can influence the humidity reading.

The first criteria that should be considered is the volume that must be dehumidified. Dehumidifiers that are commonly available on the market have capacities from 24 to 40 pints per day. For good performance, calculate approximately one pint for every 75 square feet.